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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,852.59, 54,995.90 and 21,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,852.59, 54,995.90 and 21,949.25 is: 30,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,852.59 : 54,995.90 = 21,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,852.59/54,995.90 = 21,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,852.59x = 54,995.90 × 21,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,852.59x = 1,207,118,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,118,373.35/39,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,289.59

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